Main Entry: des·tine

Pronunciation: \ˈdes-tən\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): des·tined; des·tin·ing

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French destiner, from Latin destinare, from de- + -stinare (akin to Latin stare to stand) — more at stand

Date: 14th century

1 : to decree beforehand : predetermine
2 a : to designate, assign, or dedicate in advance <the younger son was destined for the priesthood> <a trait that destines them to failure> b : to direct, devise, or set apart for a specific purpose or place <freight destined for European ports>